When in doubt, always buy from FOH

[Isaac]

I just wanted to give you a comparison of stick bough from elsewhere, as opposed to sticks bought from here.  I was quite shocked at the deep rich hue on the sticks The Prez sent my way, and how sickly pale the ones I received else where were.  It is nice to know that we are given quality products, and nothing but quality unless otherwise stated.  I can't wait to try these new Montecristo.  Left is the other place, and the right are from our host.  

[HectorLopez]

Were these a 24:24 offering, or from the FOH store?

[havanaclub]

Wonder how the light ones smoke.


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[ElPuro]

I agree the smokes here are excellent, though I would not necessarily discount cigars only on wrapper color. The key is how they smoke - try each type blind and see how it goes. 

[cigcars]

      * Those cigars on the left look just like Altadis' and General Cigars' "dearly wanna be's".

[ThatAlfonso]

The color definitely looks less appetizing but even beyond the color (as I know they color match boxes based on hue) is the difference in character of the wrapper leaf. Pale ones look almost plastic where as the darker wrappers have obvious oils, texture and look like a real leaf. Would love to have a review done on both at the same time. We can help if necessary....

[semifan1]

4 hours ago, HectorLopez said:

Were these a 24:24 offering, or from the FOH store?

good question.

[Isaac]

8 hours ago, HectorLopez said:

Were these a 24:24 offering, or from the FOH store?

It was a half box from a 24:24. I want to say they were hand picked. 

7 hours ago, havanaclub said:

Wonder how the light ones smoke.


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They have construction issues. Uneven burns, and I wanna say some of them have weak spots. You feel down the cigar and it gives a lot easier than other places in the cigar. Either way I'm gonna finish off the pale ines before I dig into the new ones

[cigaraholic]

Just remember....cigars are like books...

[MahDooRow]

No matter what you buy from FOH in the 24/24 sales you know what you're getting before you get it.  @El Presidente is the best.  

Regarding those Monte #2, I agree that the cigars on the left look pretty unappealing.  However, as stated by @ElPuro and @cigaraholic you can't always judge the quality of the smoking experience by the appearance of the wrapper.  I've had some really good sticks that looked ugly.  Some of these homely sticks came from our host, but they were sold as seconds at a very nice discount.  Pics were posted and there was full disclosure.  They smoked great and I was a happy man.           

[Randy956]

They are good people, no question.


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[Vortigan]

Over time & through verification via the smoking process, I've come to the conclusion (which seems obvious) that it makes no sense whatsoever to not pay the few $'s more (and it is only a few) and have cigars shipped to you that have been personally inspected and passed the tests of someone who was, after all, passionate about and an aficionado of cigars long before being in the business of retailing them 

[BellevilleMXZ]

Agreed.....this place is the BEST!   I love the 24:24, as the descriptions Prez. puts up is always right on the money, and this is so important for me, as I'm buying stuff I haven't and probably wouldn't have ever tried. There is NO WAY I would have the selection I have now, without input from the guys and gals on here, and reading the description on the 24:24. I could have gone to Cuba 10 times, and not known as much as I do now.

[Randy956]

Over time & through verification via the smoking process, I've come to the conclusion (which seems obvious) that it makes no sense whatsoever to not pay the few $'s more (and it is only a few) and have cigars shipped to you that have been personally inspected and passed the tests of someone who was, after all, passionate about and an aficionado of cigars long before being in the business of retailing them 

Cannot agree more.
They are a few bucks more (USD) but well worth the service and advice given.

As soon as I pay the credit card from my previous FOH orders, I'm buying more from them.
Gotta be responsible. Being adult about buying cigars isn't fun most times.


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[Randy956]

Just remember....cigars are like books...

Similar in that I feel a loss at the end of a good book and at the end of a great cigar.


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[PuffDaddie]

You can't go wrong buying from FOH.